From:
Caitlyn Martin
Date: 2005-11-09 23:32:29 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] prednisone causes adrenal symptoms?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Hi, Liz,
>
> I spoke to a vet today who said that insulinoma
> treated with prednisone can cause hair loss that
> looks like adrenal disease. The high dose given in
> ferrets (1 mg/kg) causes high steroid levels that
> mimic adrenal and produce hair loss.
>
> Is this true?
Yes, though hair thinning or loss may not be in a
classic adrenal pattern. My Nyssa has been on
prednisolone for nearly a year (for lymphoma) and depo
medrol as well. The net result is that her coat is
thin all over, though she hasn't lost all her hair
anywhere on her body and there is no classic adrenal
pattern. Our Ohio vet did say this was a side effect
of the steroids she is on.
All the best,
Caity and the fantastic five
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